S9E18: MIM 2026 WCBCC Part Two
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Michelle and Brandon O'Guin, the judging organizers for the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, join host Holly Whitfield to continue the discussion about all things barbecue. They talk about their favorite stories from years past and big judging changes for the 2026 competition.
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S9E17: Memphis in May 2026 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
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Host Holly Whitfield is joined by Michelle and Brandon O'Guin, the judging organizers for the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. They talk about where Memphis in May is held, a potential merger with SmokeSlam and the next generation of barbecue pitmasters.
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S9E16: Hungry Tiger Food Tour 2026
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Edible Memphis's Stacey Greenberg and founder of Memphis's AAPI Heritage Month SunAh Laybourn join Holly Whitfield to talk about the Hungry Tiger Food Club, how it all began and what you can expect from this year's Food Tour.
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S9E15: Whisks of Doom
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Allie Trotter joins host Holly Whitfield to talk about Whisks of Doom, a bakery business she started with the help of her dad. Allie shares her experience living in Albuquerque and how she carries those influences into the unique flavors of her pies.
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S9E14: The Pop Spot
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The Pop Spot co-owner Sylvia Leon joins host Holly Whitfield in the studio to talk about Brookhaven Circle's newest restaurant. They discuss the variety of items on the menu, the eclectic bar menu and the positive feedback Sylvia has received from diners since they opened two months ago.
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S9E13: FoodieJimmy makes you hungry for more
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Host Holly Whitfield is joined by Memphis content creator Jimmy Nguyen. Jimmy tells us about his background and love of food, his favorite restaurant recommendations, how he finds local hidden gems and what he hopes followers take away from his videos.
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S9E12: The Chez Phillipe Experience
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Chez Phillipe's Chef de Cuisine Keith Clinton joins Holly Whitfield on this week's episode of Sound Bites to discuss Keith's culinary career, his background in Memphis and the recent award Chez Phillipe earned under his leadership.
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S9E11: Eric Vernon Part 2
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Eric Vernon continues the conversation with host Holly Whitfield. They talk about his role at The Bar-B-Q Shop, his views on the Memphis restaurant scene and they even address a rumor about the Memphis staple.
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S9E10: The Bar-B-Q Shop's Eric Vernon
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Eric Vernon, owner of The Bar-B-Q Shop, joins Holly Whitfield to talk about the restaurant's origins in South Memphis to its international fame today. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode.
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S9E9: Jimmy Gentry Part Two
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Chef Jimmy Gentry continues the conversation with host Holly Whitfield to talk about The Lobbyist, including being named in the Michelin Guide American South Recommended Restaurants list. They also touch on the state of Downtown Memphis and the impact it has had on the local food and dining scene.
info_outlineChefs Michael Hudman and Andy Ticer join Holly Whitfield to talk about what people can expect from their soon-to-open restaurant, Josephine Estelle, and the changes their other restaurants have seen over the years.